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This is the life jacket we used when our kids were very young. You can get it in Baby and Child sizes.
★★★★★
More details + £42.00
PROS:
- Keeps their head out of the water.
- Leg straps.
- Easy to put on and take off your child with the zip and buckles.
CONS:
- None
Reviewed £419.99 £330.00
We test out the new Sevylor Waterton inflatable canoe and like all the improvements we see.
★★★★★
More details +PROS:
- Easy to inflate and deflate.
- Handles well on the water.
CONS:
- It's still an inflatable, and so won't perform as well as a rigid hull. However, it's a lot easier to store and transport.
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We test out the brand new Joci Goggles that claim to stay clear in the water. But do they?
★★★★★
More details + £7.99
PROS:
- Excellent goggles that keep your vision clear.
CONS:
- None found so far.
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Trying to teach your child to swim? We test out the AquaPlane swimming aid, which may just be the thing your kid needs.
★★★★★
More details + £21.00
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Dry bags (or 'kayak' bags) are useful bit of kit for keeping things dry, either in your canoe, or in your back pack. We've been using the Gelert Kayak Bag.
More details + £15.60
PROS:
- A big size to take a lot of gear.
- Has been used extensively and is still waterproof.
CONS:
- None really, though a slightly thicker material would provide extra piece of mind.
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This Helly Hansen Sport II buoyancy aid is great value for money. Ideal buoyancy aid for adults and teenagers. Good for canoeing or sailing.
★★★★★
More details + £24.99
PROS:
- Good option for older kids and young adults.
- Good clearance for arm movement, making paddling easier.
CONS:
- None found.
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We've been trying the excellent Swim Fin. Much better than arm bands for teaching your kids to swim.
★★★★★
More details +PROS:
- Keeps your child in the correct position for swimming.
- Keeps your child's arms free to start learning to swim.
- Easy to put on your child.
- It works!
- It's fun!
CONS:
- Not inflatable, so it will take up space in your bag when you head to the pool.
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The Intex Challenger K1 Kayak provides a single person inflatable canoeing experience at a reasonable price. Very good reviews, and we bought two ourselves.
★★★★★
More details +PROS:
- Very Affordable.
- Comes with everything you need (except buoyancy aid).
- Handles surprisingly well.
CONS:
- The material is not as well protected as more expensive inflatable kayaks.
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Highly recommended. The Sevylor Hudson takes two adults and a child, though can be paddled by one adult easily. Lots of features, stable, and versatile. An ideal family inflatable kayak.
★★★★★
More details +PROS:
- A rugged inflatable
- Multiple air chambers for added safety
- Great for 2 adults and a child
- Paddle storage
- Storage mesh
CONS:
- None, although don't expect an inflatable to handle as good as a rigid kayak.
The Sevylor Tahiti is an ideal entry inflatable kayak that can see your family getting out and enjoying some water fun.
The SeaHawk II is a versatile inflatable dinghy. Row or use with electric or petrol outboard. This kit comes with boat, oars, and pump.
★★★★★
Looking for ‘personal flotation devices‘? Make sure you understand the difference between buoyancy aids and life jackets. Read More